I have .224 bullets in 55 and 62 grain. I'd like to get some 35, 40, 45 grain for my 5.7.

not to hijack your thread but,...   I have thought about trying to reload for mine.  Have you loaded any yet? 

Cheyane mountain outfitters had some light 224 a few weeks ago.

Natchez actually has a decent selection from 35 grain up to 50 grain  http://www.natchezss.com/bullets.cfm?contentId=bulletCtgrys&bulletCtgry=1&bulletDmtr=41&category=219&outOfStock=0&orderBy=&startRow=1

Ken

Edited August 19, 201313 yr by NJKen

Ken, thanks for the heads up and I bought some 40 gr Hornady from Natchezss.

 

I use the lighter stuff to load 5.7x28 which uses a 22 cal bullet but mostly lighter stuff.  I have a FiveSeven pistol and a PS90.  I have loaded about 800 rounds of 5.7 but pay very close attention to the load data because bullet length and shape greatly affect load data.  It's a very sensitive round.

 

You also need to take care not to scratch the varnish off the case.  I use Imperial lube but have other folks on the FiveSeven forum use motor oil or STP engine treatment.  

My five seven blows the shoulder out prety good.  It makes me nervous to size it back to factory because of working the brass so much.  One of the failures I have heard talk of is the case neck breaking off upon firing and getting stuck in the chamber.  This is one of the main things that can cause a catostrophic failure?  I dont know.  Does the PS90 blow the shoulder out as bad as the pistol does? 

Ken

I've loaded and shit from my pistol. In not sure what you mean? Want to send a picture if the brass? You need to take care when sizing not to crush the shoulder.

 

I've successfully loaded rounds for my pistol and PS90 but will be mindful of the shoulder.

 

On a side note I've received the 1k 40 gr bullets I ordered.